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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: Chapter 2, On the Problem of a Theory of Scientific Method.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what purpose are methodological rules developed?
(a) Falsity demarcation.
(b) Question demarcation.
(c) Protect demarcation.
(d) Wholly prove demarcation.

2. What does the first rule of logic do?
(a) Proves a scientific statement.
(b) Sets a norm.
(c) States testability.
(d) Determines the type of research.

3. What type of reasoning does Popper believe inductive reasoning is?
(a) Philosophical.
(b) Rational.
(c) Metaphysical.
(d) Scientific.

4. How does logic serve in determining if a statement is testable?
(a) It creates provability.
(b) It creates understanding.
(c) It does nothing.
(d) It sets up criteria.

5. What view does Popper take to analyze scientific thinking?
(a) Epistemology.
(b) Metaphysical.
(c) Philosophical.
(d) Linguistic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the boundaries of conditions?

2. What does Popper say about positivism?

3. In order to be true statements of science, what characteristic must these statements have?

4. What should guide the methods of testing scientific statements?

5. What type of reasoning, according to Popper, is not rational?

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